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Terry Clark Dance Centres
3.2 ★★★☆☆ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fresno, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 5–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 559-224-7280
- Website & schedule terryclarkdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:15 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:15 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9:15 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9:15 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Terry Clark has been teaching for many years and I have been taking her adult classes for several years now.”
“I danced here as a kid and now again as an adult and it is great.”
“She also offers private lessons for those who do not like the group setting.”
What families & students say
“Terry Clark has been teaching for many years and I have been taking her adult classes for several years now.”
From the reviews
Terry Clark has been teaching for many years and I have been taking her adult classes for several years now. I also took classes from her when I was a kid. She offers classes to all ages and experience levels.
Ive been dancing with Terry for over a decade. I started in high school - and now as a college grad. She is very ‘old fashioned’ in her teaching style. It’s great to have an instructor who understands when to hold your hand and when to get you out of your comfort zone.
Terry Clark Dance is great place to learn any kind of dance, for any age 3-100! I danced here as a kid and now again as an adult and it is great. She also offers private lessons for those who do not like the group setting.
Adult ballet at Terry Clark Dance Centres
Terry Clark Dance Centres runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Terry Clark Dance Centres
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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